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Champions for Kids Resources
Dual Enrollment
Arizona statute (A.R.S. § 15-1821.01) defines dual enrollment as “college courses that may be counted toward both high school and college graduation requirements at the high school during the school day.” The law requires the governing boards…
Autism Evaluations
Autism EvaluationsThere is a difference between a medical diagnosis of autism that may lead to medical services and an educational evaluation that may result in special education services and supports. Families often expect that if their child receives a medical diagnosis…
State Compliance Process
When public school students with disabilities experience a violation of their rights under IDEA, parents and advocates can use the State Complaint process to notify the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Federal regulations require–and federal grants fund–this process…
Evaluations and Services for Private School and Homeschool Students
Arizona statute (A.R.S. § 15-1821.01) defines dual enrollment as “college courses that may be counted toward both high school and college graduation…
Least Restrictive Environment
Inclusion is the best predictor of academic success for students with disabilities. While inclusion in Arizona has improved, progress varies by disability. Students with intellectual disabilities still have the lowest rates. We have identified five straightforward ways Arizona…
School Closures and Students with Disabilities
Feeling confused or overwhelmed by school closures and what they mean for your child with a disability?
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